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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1919

Page

6

Jesus as Savior and Son of God in John 1

Lesson text outlines Jesus identity as Lamb of God Messiah and Son of God through John 1:35 51 and John 3 16. It emphasizes belief in Jesus for eternal life and explains his mission to redeem the world, with references to Romans 8 and Daniel prophecies.

Matthew Bes God John Jesus Lord Christ Messiah Son Nathaniel Philin Jesus of Nazareth Moses Nazareth Philip Israel Man Daniel Dan Jesus Christ

Obedience as the Core of Deuteronomy and Christ’s Teachings

A devotional excerpt emphasizes obedience to God’s commands as central. It cites Deuteronomy’s call to “Observe and do” and Jesus’ farewell urging “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” It warns against partial obedience and promises spiritual blessing for faithful following.

F. B. Meyer

Love of God Fills the Faithful with Gladness

A reflection on believers filled with joy as they sense a fatherly divine love in every moment, undiminished by worldly troubles or hardships.

God Lear

Every Man’s Faith Stereotype Under Scrutiny in Chesterfield

A provocative line notes that men without religion are judged harshly and distrusted. The remark, attributed to Chesterfield, challenges public displays of piety and questions whether true belief matters less than appearances.

Passion week Triumphal Entry study begins Epworth League

At the Epworth League service the Passion week study opens with the Triumphal Entry and runs daily at seven in the morning. The church invites all youths and others to participate. Sunday schedule lists Sunday school 9:30, class meeting 10:30, morning worship 11:00, Epworth League 6:45, and evening worship 8:00 led by Pastor J A Glendinning and musical director Dc A King.

Epworth League J. A. Glendinning Dc. A. King

Reform Presbyterian Sabbath Hours and Services

Sabbath school begins at 10 a.m. Public worship at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday evening vesper service at 6 46 p.m. Prayer meeting scheduled for next Wednesday at 7 30. Rev. W G Robb presiding.

W. G. Robb

Sunday Services and Youth Groups Schedule

The church lists Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 55 junior World Wide Guild at 3 00 B Y P V U at 7 00 and evening service at 8 00 A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 39 The pastor W R Regan states the church welcomes all not affiliated elsewhere and aims to be a sincere force for good.

World Wide Guild W. R. Regan

Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 morning service at 11 00 with Christ s Triumphal Entry Christian Endeavor at seven evening service at 8 00.

Sunday church schedule with Elisha in Dotham topic

Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. services with a class meeting at noon 2:30 p.m. Sunday school and a 6:30 p.m. Prayer Service. Pastor Francis J. Peterson leads both sermons.

Elisha Dotham Francis J. Peterson

Congregational Prayer and Bible Study Schedule

In the pastor's absence a congregational prayer meeting will be held at 11 a.m. A Bible study session follows at 6 p.m.

Red Letter County Churches Rally With Minute Men Leader

Sunday activities feature J. B. McNeill of the Minute Men as chief speaker at eleven o'clock on life service and at three o'clock for a men only meeting led by Dix. A Crawfordsville male quartet provides music as Minute Men from the district gather. Wednesday prayer meeting invites United Leaders, and Queen Esthers meet tomorrow at Miss Lucile White's home with Miss Lucile Benson and Martha Jennings assisting.

J. B. McNeill Dix Crawfordsville United Queen Esthers Lucile White Lucile Benson Martha Jennings

Easter Week Services At Local Church Announced

The church schedules Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m with choir practice at 3 p m. Special Passion Week and Easter service announcements will be made. Strong attendance noted last Sunday and a call for members to bring their automobiles. Rev K Drebert, pastor.

K. Drebert

Foley Kidney Pills Ad Promising Quick Relief

They Hit the Spot, Dr. McMillen of Hudson New York writes that Foley Kidney Pills are like water poured on a fire. The pills relieve rheumatic pains backache torn muscles and other symptoms of kidney and bladder trouble. Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Dr. McMillen Hudson N. Y Foley Lemmon

Card of Thanks for E. M. Shaw

The Children express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of E. M. Shaw and appreciation for floral offerings.

E. M. Shaw

Little Boy Blue and the sailor’s humbling tale

A nostalgic tale follows Jerry Stanton nicknamed Little Boy Blue a conceited sailor who suspects his sweetheart Louise loves another man Tom. After overhearing her declare love to another, he confronts heartbreak then falls and is confronted by a stray cat prompting humility and forgiveness. The piece also covers W C T U notes on fundraising and organizational efforts in Iowa with local drives and county pledges.

Jerry Stanton Mr. Stanton Jerry Uncle Sam Louise Gray Stanton Tom Boy Blue Louise McClure

A Critique of Rigid Schooling And Its Effect On Leadership

A twelve year old boy should develop character and leadership but schools force conformity. The piece argues the rigid eight to three schedule, prescribed books, and strict discipline stifle initiative, likening the system to a machine and to military rigidity, urging cultivation of originality.

Saturday Evening Post

Queer Fashions of Other Days in Watson’s Annals

The article reviews period attire around the American Revolution era as discussed by Watson in his Annals. It notes his lament over rapid fashion change and cites a 1517 East Indies vest bought second hand, kept through five fashion cycles yet still serviceable.

Watson East Indies Miter

Local church and school events announced in West Chester

The Ladies Aid postponed a Methodist supper to April 17. A Young America school social moves to Friday the 18th. Rev W G Robertson will preach at Bethel church Sunday April 13 if roads allow. Box supper at Gray school April 15 with pupil program. Fortnightly club meets Mrs EB Herwick April 14 with officer elections. Lexington Ladies Aid visit April 17 at Fleming home. Presbyterian Junior Choir practices Friday for Easter music. Baptist Easter market to be held April 19 at Orr grocery to support a good cause.

Young America W. G. Robertson Crawfordsville Bethel Presbyterian Church Gray School Washington Cecile Belville Ladies of the Baptist Church Orr Grocery

Rubber Social by Ladies of A M FB Church

The Ladies of the A M FB church plan a Rubber Social on a Thursday in May. The notice mentions an April date, inviting attendance and community participation.

A. M. FB

Mission Society to Meet at Keota

Delegates from the Presbyterian church mission society attend the Presbyterial Society of Home and Foreign Missions meeting in Keota April 14 and 15. The program includes prayers, reports, speeches by Mrs. J F Clokey and Mrs. W B Allison, concerts, a pageant on War and Missions, and leadership seminars.

Mission Society Keota Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Presbyterial Society of Home and Foreign Missions of Iowa City Presbyterian Church J. F. Clokey Dubuque Young People’s Synodical Secretary Robert McInturff Anna Hughes

Old Resident Hopes for Miracle Cure Advised by Pharmacy

A 75 year old man, given up by five doctors, reports rapid relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble. He claims his health improved after a neighbor suggested the remedy, noting prior poor appetite and jaundiced appearance. The advertisement touts the product as a harmless preparation that clears mucus and inflamed areas, including claims about appendicitis, with a money back guarantee. Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists advertise nationwide.

Mayr Lemmon’s Pharmacy Druggisia Everywhere Advt

Foley Kidney Pills Promise Relief for Kidney Pain

Ridder of Ocean Park California writes that Foley Kidney Pills rid her of backache sore muscles stiff joints and rheumatic pains linked to kidney trouble. The ad notes Foley Kidney Pills are safe and reliable with Lemmon's Pharmacy as the supplier.

L. Wayne 3Rd Street Ocean Park California Lemmon's Pharmacy Advt

Regular Cyrus Chapter Meeting on April 11

Cyrus Chapter No. 13 Royal Arch Masons announces a Friday night meeting at 7 30 with peti tions to ballot on. No work planned but the session ends in time for brethren to attend the Liberty Loan meeting and other important gatherings. 4712 L D Langworthy H P

Cyrus Chapter Royal Arch Masons Liberty Loan L. D. Langworthy H. P

Birthday Reunion For Jones and Millar Family

A joint birthday celebration was held at the home of T. A. Jones Senior and T. A. Jones Junior on West Monroe Street. Guests included B. C. Millar of Des Moines, son-in-law to the Joneses. The event marked multiple birthdays with a 109 candle cake and a village reunion.

T. A. Jones West Monroe Street B. C. Millar Des Moines T. A. Junior Mr. Millar Millar

McElhinney Family Interment at Morning Sun

William McElhinney of Seattle visits his uncle J. P. Farris and aunt Mrs. A G Cunningham and brings the body of his mother Mrs 5 BE McElhinney to Morning Sun for interment.

William McElhinney Seattle Washington J. P. Farris A. G. Cunningham 5. BE. McElhinney

Fern species counts by region across continents

The Mauritius island, under one third Delaware in area, hosts 235 native fern species. Java, slightly larger than New York, has 469. Brazil 387. Europe totals 67. the Arctic zone 26. North America north of Mexico about 175 native species.

Mauritius Delaware Java New York Brazil Europe Arctic North America Mexico

Treasurer Burke Addresses Students on Victory Loan

John Burke United States treasurer spoke at the high school this afternoon and will address a mass meeting at the new Methodist church at 8 this evening. He arrived from Sigourney and enjoys greetings from old friends in the community.

John Burke United States New Methodist Church Burke Sigourney Victory Loan A. N. Alberson Washington War Loan Organization

Herodes Educates Atticus With Twenty Four Slave Playmates

Herodes seeks to stimulate his dull son Atticus by schooling him alongside twenty four peers. Each child was named after a Greek letter and learned the alphabet to call their companions, turning play into an alphabetical exercise.

Herodes Atticus

The Stars in Their Courses Soliloquy of Sol

A literary fragment reflects on celestial bodies and authority over the solar system. The narrator shifts between poetic blame and cosmic mandate, hinting at control and autonomy among stars and the sun.

Sol

Gen Aurelio Blanquet Aged Fighter Joins Diaz Effort

Gen Aurelio Blanquet once minister of war under Huerta left Mexico with Huerta. He recently arrived on the east coast in a small motor sloop and will join Gen Felix Diaz to overthrow the Carranza government. He has fought in revolutions since age fifteen and is now seventy.

Genera Blanquet Huerta Mexico Felix Diaz Carranza

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P. B. Fitzwater Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union Christ Our Savior Methodist Episcopal Reformed Presbyterian A.M. FE Christian Science Chapel Associate Presbyterian Ainsworth Methodist Grace Hill Woman's Christian Temperance Union Altho Humboldt Kossuth Wright Franklin Hancock Smith Carroll Hamilton Ida B. Wise Smith Ella M. Hill L. D. Carhart Marion Carrie L. M. Ballinger Council Bluffs S. C. Slayton Hattie L. Wright Fort Dodge Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Church of West Chester EB. Herwick North Marion Ave John Fleming Everett Fleming Mayme Gardner Lexington Ladies’ Aid Society Fleming Presbyterian PRES Byterian J. A. Miller A. M. Cowden Young People’s Fellowship America L. M. Witherspoon Lyle Nelson Elizabeth Lyle Nina Young Helen Brown Mary Covert Margaret Bliven Columbus Junction Wm. B. Allison Guatemala City Esther Kreger Dubuque Reading la Nor Holmes New Era Movement Volun Teers J. N. Bothell Scott Wm. B Allison Guatemala W. P. Vanderlippe W. H. Graff Muscatine Jarboe T. Keota W. B. Allison West Liberty FE. Johnston Burlington St Foreign Presbyterial H. W. Graft 6Th St Bettendorf W. F. Vanderlippe M. E. Krotzer LeClaire Freedmen Missionary Education Society Grils Today Aurelio Blanquet Washington National Bank
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